Electronics Technician I

Job Summary:

Operations and maintenance technician, working under direct supervision of a group lead or higher-level technician, who specializes in ground-based electronic systems.

Works on various types of electronic equipment and related devices by performing a combination of the following: installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, construction and testing.

Operates and maintains electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, digital and analog computers, industrial measuring and controlling equipment, microwave amplifiers and transmission lines, high-voltage power supplies and keying circuits, indicators and displays, and antenna positioning systems.

Applies technical knowledge of electronic principles to solve basic problems using diagrams, schematics, engineering data and test equipment.

Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and effects repairs to restore equipment to required operating condition.  Manipulates computer keyboards and views and interprets computer displays.

Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors.  Outdoor duties may be performed on even or uneven surfaces, which may be dry or wet.  Outdoor duties may be performed on gravel or shingled roof.  Climbing stairs, ladders, towers, and scaffolds, indoors or outdoors, is required.  Government vehicle is used on an as-needed basis.  Grease or oil may be found on working surfaces.  Ability to work in a field environment with some shift work, at remote locations with occasional overnight assignments.  Must be able to lift 50 lbs. (anything heavier requires two or more people or mechanical assistance).  Travel to remote working locations may be required.

Education/Experience:

Education and/or training in electronics from an accredited college, technical school, or equivalent military training is required.  Basic knowledge of college math, DC and AC electronics, digital logic, solid-state devices, and circuits is required.  Basic understanding of general electronics and familiarity with electronic, electro-mechanical, and computer systems along with test equipment used to maintain and repair equipment is necessary.   Successful candidates will have basic troubleshooting and soldering skills.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.  Additionally, some jobs may require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a government security clearance, state-issued driver’s license, or other certifications or licenses that may affect an employee’s ability to maintain employment.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance is required. 

Saalex Solutions, a division of Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with prime and subcontract expertise serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, NASA, corporate clients, and local governments. We employ a workforce of over 600 at military and NASA installations nationwide and have offices in Camarillo CA, Rockledge FL, Newport RI, Ridgecrest CA, Corona CA and Keyport WA.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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